Letting agents are bullying tenants into leaving without serving a Section 8 notice, even claiming an eviction for sale counts against them for future rentals. It could cost the agent a £7,000 fine. Read more: www.gov.uk/guidance/enf...

A scammer posing as a letting agent went as far as registering with a deposit protection scheme and insuring the tenants deposit before doing a runner with their money. www.londoncentric.media/p/london-ren...

Renters in Brighton spend 42% of their income on rent, well beyond what's considered affordable. No one should have to choose between rent and eating. Watch our Head of Campaigns, @nyejones92.bsky.social, explain on BBC Politics South East:

Renters - we want to hear from you! Temperatures are smashing through 30 degrees again - are you able to keep your home bearable, and what are you doing to deal with the heat? Tell us in the replies!

We've passed 16,000 signatures. That’s 16,000 of us who are demanding a fairer, faster deposit system. If you haven’t signed yet, what are you waiting for? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/gi...

The Housing Committee is RIGHT! The government must implement Awaab’s Law immediately to prevent further preventable deaths for children and vulnerable people living in rented homes. Read the full findings here: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5902/cm...

Stamp duty and council tax trap renters in unsuitable homes. We're 21k signatures from forcing a Parliament debate on property tax reform (deadline 22/7). Sign the petition by @fairershare.bsky.social: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...

Want to know how the fight for renters' rights is going? Every three months, we round up our campaigns, media coverage, and the moments that mattered, straight to your inbox. Sign up here: www.generationrent.org/join-generat...

Greedy landlords hold deposits hostage, but the government is redesigning the tenancy deposit system, and we have a chance to change that. Read our Deputy Chief Exec @danwilsoncraw.bsky.social’s op-ed in @bigissue.com 👇 www.bigissue.com/opinion/land...

The insurance-backed deposit protection schemes give greedy landlords a lot of leverage at the end of tenancies. Good news that the government is looking at scrapping them - but must take the opportunity to get money back to renters quicker Read more: www.telegraph.co.uk/money/proper...

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The government is redesigning the tenancy deposit system - we have a chance to change the rules so landlords give renters our money back quicker when we move. Sign the petition you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/gi...

“When your home is actively harming your health, you feel like the whole system is against you." Says @jonathanbrashmp.bsky.social in @labourlist.bsky.social The government must accelerate measures to improve the quality of renters homes labourlist.org/2026/06/rent...

While the law has caught up with Freddie Priestly this time, justice for these appalling crimes is sadly all too rare. High rents leave many vulnerable to scams, with low-income people, least able to afford losses, often the main targets. Read for more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Bristol is the most unaffordable city for renters in England. Renters send their landlord 5 & a half months of income each year. We urgently need @mayorhelengodwin.bsky.social & local politicians to pledge their support for new powers to tackle unaffordable rents. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Tomorrow is Cost of Rent Day in Bristol, meaning renters send their landlord a massive 5 1/2 months of their earnings each year. We've partnered with the Bristol Fair Renting Campaign to urge local politicians to pledge their support for new powers to tackle unaffordable rents.

We’re delighted the Campaign for the Renters’ Rights Act has been awarded 2nd place at the annual @smkcampaigners.bsky.social Campaign Awards. Thank you to renters across the country who made it possible ❤️

Rent control is popular but there are many ways of designing it - each comes with trade-offs. We’ve taken a look at 3 recent reports that have tried to strike the right balance. Read more on the blog 👇 www.generationrent.org/2026/06/10/w...

Demands for rent control are growing, but it could take a number of different forms, and deciding on the policy to pursue involves making some trade-offs. Last month we got three think tank reports in quick succession looking at how rent control could work in England. 🧵

We're in a housing emergency so the government and councils need to take every opportunity to build the homes we need - that includes the green belt, especially near existing railway stations. Watch our Deputy Chief Executive, @danwilsoncraw.bsky.social, explain on @itvnews.bsky.social

We’re delighted that The Campaign for the Renters’ Rights Act has been recognised with a shortlist place for the Sheila McKechnie Foundation National Campaigner Awards 2026 🎉 Learn more: smk.org.uk/what-we-do/c...

June 2 was London Cost of Rent Day, the point in the year when the average London renter has effectively earned enough to cover a year's rent. Watch our Head of Campaigns, Nye Jones,explain on the London Standard: youtube.com/watch?v=BqVl...

Today, June 2, is London Cost of Rent Day. By now, the average London renter has effectively worked 5 months just to pay their landlord. That's 5 months of wages gone on rent alone. Londoners need stronger protections on their rents!

We want to know how many landlords gave tenants info about new rights by the 31 May deadline. Please let us know if yours did at the link form.typeform.com/to/FWPeBWId

The Renters’ Rights Act changed millions of lives. Hear from Alfred, Christina, Rebecca & Jackie ahead of their visit to 10 Downing Street about what it means to them. Thank you to everyone who helped make this Act happen!

We’re proud that The Campaign for the Renters’ Rights Act has been shortlisted for the Sheila McKechnie Foundation National Campaigner Awards 2026 🎉 Find out more: smk.org.uk/what-we-do/c...

In May all private renters in England need an info sheet about our new rights. Have you had yours yet? Let us know on this link: form.typeform.com/to/FWPeBWId

What a month it’s been so far, with major improvements to renters’ rights, that we fought so hard for, now in effect across England. 🧵Pictures by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street [1/4]

Their collaboration support: @rentersreformco.bsky.social, @sheltercharity.bsky.social, @generationrent.bsky.social, Nationwide Foundation, ACORN, London Renters Union, Renters’ Rights London, Safer Renting, Greater Manchester Tenants Union, and more.

Congratulations to Sian Gwenllian in Wales and Shirley-Anne Somerville in Scotland on their appointments as Housing Secretaries in their respective devolved parliaments. We look forward to working with both to improve renting and strengthen housing rights across the UK.

Very surreal evening for the team at GR and @rentersreformco.bsky.social ❤️ We were invited to a reception at Downing Street to celebrate the Renters’ Rights Act alongside some of the incredible supporters who helped make it happen.

Finally, we have data to show vast majority of landlords earn supernormal returns: even with high interest rates, 63% outperform a 60:40 equity-gilt portfolio & 71% beat the broader real estate sector. Proud to have co-authored this with @autonomy-institute.bsky.social autonomy.work/portfolio/th...

Want to know your own Cost of Rent Day? Calculate it below:

Each year, @smkcampaigners.bsky.social celebrates the best campaigns and campaigners. We are thrilled to announce our campaign The Campaign for the Renters' Rights Act has been shortlisted for the SMK National Campaigner Awards 2026! Read our campaign’s story here: smk.org.uk/what-we-do/c...

Good landlords don’t need to fear the Renters’ Rights Act. The reforms are about improving security and creating a fairer system for renters,not punishing responsible landlords who already do the right thing. Watch our Chief Executive, @bentwomeyuk.bsky.social, explain on BBC 5Live:

Cost of Rent Day marks the point when the average renter in England finally stops working just to pay their landlord. Read more via @the-independent.com 👇 www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Today is Cost of Rent Day. The point in the year when England’s renters have basically earned only for their landlord. In 2026, that’s until 11 May, over 4 months of wages or benefits gone on rent. High rents are driving people into poverty. Watch to find out more:

🚨 🚨 TODAY IS COST OF RENT DAY 🚨 🚨 As of today, the average renter in England has spent every pound earned this year on rent alone. That’s more than four months of income being swallowed by your landlord!

“Homes don’t get bulldozed because a landlord wants out…” Read Dazed’s article on the Renters’ Rights Act with our Communications Officer, Bismah Naqui. www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture...

“If a landlord does decide to sell their home, that home won’t be bulldozed to the ground” Some landlords may leave if they can’t meet Renters’ Rights Act protections, and that’s not a disaster. Hear our Head of Campaigns, @nyejones92.bsky.social, explain on Times Radio

Have you heard claims that landlords are planning to exit the market due to the Renters’ Rights Act? Hear how our Chief Executive, @bentwomeyuk.bsky.social, responds to this question on LBC News below:

Renters like Natasha will no longer be scared of complaining about damp in case they're evicted… Read my article for @BigIssue talking about the difference that the Renters’ Rights Act will make for real people as it comes into force today. www.bigissue.com/opinion/rent...

“It’s a totally different situation today than it was just yesterday” Watch our Chief Executive, @bentwomeyuk.bsky.social, talk about the Renters’ Rights Act, which comes into force today, on ITV News this afternoon:

Our Chief Executive, @bentwomeyuk.bsky.social, was on @skynewsrss.bsky.social discussing the Renters’ Rights Act, which comes into force today. Watch the coverage and Ben below!

Thank you Sian!

🚨BREAKING: RENTERS’ RIGHTS ACT IS IN FORCE TODAY!! 🚨 Today marks a new era for private renters across England. This new law is a vital step towards re-balancing power between renters and landlords and should be celebrated.

Remember to leave a dehumidifier and tin of magnolia paint out for Father Tenancy tonight… the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force tomorrow!

Thinking about getting a pet while renting? Join our Renters’ Rights Awareness Week webinar today (6–7pm) to learn how the Renters’ Rights Act could affect pet ownership in your home. Save your spot here: www.generationrent.org/renters-righ...

Rental scams aren’t thriving by accident-they’re on the rise because renters are increasingly desperate to find affordable, decent-quality homes. Watch our Head of Campaigns, @nyejones92.bsky.social, explain more on @goodmorningbritain.bsky.social this morning:

The Renters’ Rights Act marks the beginning of a new era. Section 21 is gone, but making these reforms real will depend on enforcement, awareness and continued pressure for change. My article ⬇️ redbrickblog.co.uk/2026/04/fina...